CVE-2026-4541

CVE-2026-4541 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-345.

Key facts

Description

A flaw has been found in janmojzis tinyssh up to 20250501. Impacted is an unknown function of the file tinyssh/crypto_sign_ed25519_tinyssh.c of the component Ed25519 Signature Handler. This manipulation causes improper verification of cryptographic signature. The attack is restricted to local execution. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitability is considered difficult. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 20260301 is recommended to address this issue. Patch name: 9c87269607e0d7d20174df742accc49c042cff17. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-4541?
A flaw has been found in janmojzis tinyssh up to 20250501. Impacted is an unknown function of the file tinyssh/crypto_sign_ed25519_tinyssh.c of the component Ed25519 Signature Handler. This manipulation causes improper verification of cryptographic signature. The attack is restricted to local execution. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitability is considered difficult. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 20260301 is recommended to address this issue. Patch name: 9c87269607e0d7d20174df742accc49c042cff17. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
How severe is CVE-2026-4541?
CVE-2026-4541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-4541 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4541?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-4541 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-4541 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14291.
When was CVE-2026-4541 published?
CVE-2026-4541 was published on 2026-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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